Flash

Retired content

The subject of this article was retired or removed from the game and is no longer available. It was removed in patch 5.0.

Flash

Acquired

 GLA (actions)

Level

6

Type

Spell

MP Cost

800

Casting

Instant

Recast

2.5s (GCD)

Radius

5y

Targeting

Point Blank AoE

Patch

2.0

Increases enmity in all nearby enemies.
Additional Effect: Blind
Duration: 12s

— In-game description

Flash is an action unlocked at level 6. It is available for Gladiator / Paladin.

Notes

• Prior to Total Eclipse being added in patch 4.0, this action was the only feasible way for gladiator/paladin to maintain enmity in dungeon pulls. Because it did not do any damage, this drawback made gladiator/paladin noticeably weaker than the other tanks.

Lore

This technique focuses aether at the tip of a blade, then releases it in a dazzling flare of light. As well as causing temporary blindness, Flash unfailingly draws the foe’s attention away from allies and onto oneself.

— Encyclopædia Eorzea Volume I, p. 221

Gallery

• 
  Flash animation.

History

• Patch 5.0 (2019-07-02): Removed.
• Patch 4.01 (2017-07-03): Enmity effect has been increased.
• Patch 4.0 (2017-06-20):
  • Action now exclusive to gladiator and paladin.
  • Now acquired at level 6 (previously level 8).
• Patch 2.4 (2014-10-28): The amount of enmity generated has been increased.
• Patch 2.0 (2013-08-27): Added.